dedicated to

dedicate (someone or something) to (someone or something)

1. To devote oneself to a particular course of action.

Once I had recovered from my injury, I dedicated myself to training for the marathon again.

2. To allocate someone or something to a particular cause.

Luckily, Carrie dedicated these interns to us, so the mailing shouldn’t take all day.

3. To show one’s affection for someone by naming them, as at the beginning of a book.

Of course I dedicated my novel to wife, to show my appreciation for her unwavering support.

4. To commit or pledge something to a religious entity or intention.

Our church recently dedicated a beautiful shrine to Mary.

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